Eviction Risk Score
Elevated
#27
of 93 NE counties
2.2 / 10
#27 of 93 counties in Nebraska for landlord eviction risk.
County brief·Updated June 2, 2026
Brown County, Nebraska Eviction Risk: Very Low
3 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Ainsworth (2.4) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.
County Risk Score2.2/ 10 · Very Low
Cities tracked3municipalities
Census tracts1scored
Population2kLiving in 3 cities
Income spent on rent36.9%avg renter household
Average rent$828/ month
How Brown County ranks in Nebraska
Cost of living
Low
#41
of 51 states (statewide)
90.1 index
Nebraska ranks #41 of 51 states on overall cost of living (9.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Housing services cost
Low
#35
of 51 states (statewide)
75.2 index
Nebraska ranks #35 of 51 states on housing services (24.8% cheaper than the U.S. avg).
Income spent on rent
Very High
#9
of 93 NE counties
30.7% of income
#9 of 93 counties in Nebraska on % of income spent on rent.
Cities in Brown County
Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first
| City↕ | Population↕ | Risk↕ | % income on rent↕ | Average rent↕ | Lean↕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Ainsworth | 1,697 | 2.4 | 41.9% | $807 | Rep |
| 002 | Long Pine | 363 | 1.2 | 13.4% | $931 | Rep |
| 003 | Johnstown | 12 | 1.3 | 36.9% | $829 | Rep |
County heatmap
Local landlord context
One county, multiple regulatory regimes.
Brown County spans 3 cities serving approximately 2,072 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.2/10. The county voted Republican by 76.0 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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Webster County eviction risk
2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.2K
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Cherry County eviction risk
2.2
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.1K
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Johnson County eviction risk
2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 3.1K
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Kimball County eviction risk
2.1
/ 10 · Low
Pop. 2.6K
Where eviction risk concentrates in Brown County
Top cities by population
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brown County
Q1
What does the 2.2/10 county-average mean?
The 2.2/10 county-average is a population-weighted mean of 3 municipal landlord-risk scores. The internal range is 1.2 to 2.4.
Q2
What share of Brown County households rent?
About 27.0% of occupied units in Brown County are renter-occupied, per ACS 2023 5-year data.
Q3
How fast is eviction in Brown County?
Eviction timeline runs at the state level under Nebraska eviction laws statute. See the Nebraska eviction laws eviction-process guide for state-specific timelines.